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GEORGE® THE WORLD'S BEST ARMATURE FOR STOP MOTION ANIMATION

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GEORGE® is the first pure carbon fibre armature created for animation in the world. GEORGE® was created as the first armature for professional use and applies the most advanced composite material technology. The extremely light and yet strong structure and the technology of fixing materials used in the aeronautical industry guarantee the highest level of reliability.

-In recent years, stop-motion animation has become a technical choice to tell stories for the cinema and today we see more and more films made in the room frame by frame. In the last edition of the Oscar there were among the nominations two films made in stop-motion, My life from zucchini and Kubo and the magic sword and in the coming weeks the Primitives will be released by the historical giant Aardman Studios And the new designer gem, out of any-

-And in Italy? In Italy there are still no feature films made in stop-motion, but we can say that various projects are in the pipeline and we hope that they will soon find the right production path. In the meantime, a lot of research work is being done, short films are produced, the animation at step one is taught in schools, such as at IED Rome (https://www.ied.it/roma/scuola-arti-visive/corsi- specialization / animation-stop-motion / CRAVBNI001_01) and it is absolutely necessary to point out an all-Italian technical innovation: the production of a puppet armature entirely developed and realized in our country. The most important element for the stop-motion puppet is the skeleton, also called the armor. A puppet with a skeleton is not well realized will be difficult to manage during the animation, if not impossible. Knowing that even in Italy someone decided to devote himself to the manufacture of armor for stop-motion is a sure sign of the beginning of a good adventure. The name of this little technical jewel is GEORGE® and has been developed and produced by stopmotionengineeringstore.com-

-A stop-motion puppet skeleton must be robust, but at the same time extremely light, stable and easy to move. It must move easily, maintaining the position without undergoing changes due to settlements or subsidence and must not lose this feature after a few movements due to the loosening of screws or joints. The right movement of the skeleton allows the puppet not to assume positions that may appear unnatural and causes no cracks or deformations in the coating materials to be created. In all this GEORGE® perfectly meets expectations.-

-Great attention has also been paid to the use of innovative solutions for the wider use of the reinforcement. Of particular note is the fastening system used for the limbs and the neck, which allows you to create different hands, feet and heads, while maintaining the same body. The limb is easily removed and replaced with another. The quick coupling is made by CNC machining in stainless steel. The upper torso is made entirely of carbon and was created in three different versions: a base, an improved reinforced section for shoulder joints and another with a special dynamic neck.-

"After trying the armature I was really satisfied! Getting such a result involves hundreds of tests and experiments. An excellent armature made in Italy."

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GEORGE® BLACK-SPECIAL SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION

GEORGE® is available now in this Kickstarter campaign in the SL-SERIES size 10" (25cm) . The SL-SERIES is completely made by carbon fiber, stainless steel with quick attachments in aluminum. The joints have spheres with a larger diameter and the hands are made by aluminum. A particular challenge was the solution to the carbon bonding and stainless steel parts. After long and severals tests of glues with different polymerization processes, we decided to choose an aeronautical glue and defined a specific polymeriation process. This property allows you to secure technology, high strength and durable connections that are ideal for the most demanding professional use. We believe that the strategic adoption of a structure made entirely by composite material is the maximum expression of technology industries in the field of stop motion ield . The considerable advantages of this material (lightness and mechanical strength) were the basis for the creation of a single, high-quality and reliable armature. Last but not least, there is the aspect. The natural carbon finish conveys a high technology and superior image that emphasizes research and the quality of the project / product.

GEORGE® is extremely strong, has maximum fluidity of movement, and maintains mobility over time and during filming, with great versatility and modularity of parts. The joints are made from carbon fiber. . The upper torso is made completely from carbon fibre. Special technology is the base of project but great focus has also been placed on the use of innovative solutions for the widest use of the armature. Of particular note is the rapid attachment system used for the limbs and neck, allowing you to create different hands, feet and heads whilst maintaining the same body. It is very easy to remove the limb and replace it with another one. The armature can be used in the most varied of contexts such as stop motion animation - the most advanced technological puppet field and for didactic purposes in schools and universities.

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The first studies to create a highly innovative professional product were undertaken in early 2015. The decision was immediately taken to use a material that had never been adopted in the animation sector: CARBON FIBRE.
The products and armatures (the supporting skeleton of the puppets used for the creation of videos) currently on the market are all in metal, carbon or stainless steel.
These are quite light but rather unreliable and may deform when subject to stress. In contrast, carbon fibre is extremely light, yet rigid and will not deform.
The project was developed in various phases. First, a long period of meticulous solid modelling generated the first version of the armature. It featured: - limb stems made 100% from carbon rod - joint plates from carbon sheet cut and worked with CNC machining centre - hip block and other large parts from thick carbon sheet cut and worked with CNC machining centre - spherical joints in perforated and rectified stainless steel. The carbon sheets are cut and worked by tool machinery, controlled by CNC to guarantee the highest level of precision and cutting quality. The carbon rods are rounded and 3mm in diameter.

As a result, GEORGE® has become a versatile, precisely calibrated professional tool for artists and animators to create their own images.

Risks and challenges

We have dedicated a lot of time and energy to ensure that GEORGE® is as reliable as possible, without compromising ease of use and its original and ingenious simplicity.
Together with our experienced partners, we have thoroughly tested all the materials and technical solutions to ensure top performance. It has been tested by the most demanding users and we are proud to say that the product is 100% reliable.
Our biggest challenge is to deliver on time. From experience, we have found that having perfect working prototypes is not enough. A production cycle is required to accurately calculate production times.
We did it and planned for future deadlines.
We work closely with our suppliers so that we can keep our prices low and maintain full control over the production process.

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GEORGE® CUSTOM SPECIAL PACK 5

N.5 ARMATURE GEORGE® SL-SERIES CARBON FIBER
Assembled Ready to Use
You can choose in sizes 10 "(25 cm) and 12" (30 cm).
At the end of the Kickstarter campaign you can choose the measures at your discretion.